National Institutes of Health, HHS vs Harvard University
Select two employers to compare H-1B petition volume, certification rates, salary data, and top job titles using DOL LCA data, drawn from the program's 85,000 annual visa cap. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | National Institutes of | Harvard University |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 1,109 | 1,116 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 1,067 | 1,097 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 96.2% | 98.3% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $105,120 ✓ | $97,136 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $53,040 – $350,000 | $45,718 – $560,997 |
| Total Workers | 1,109 | 1,116 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
National Institutes of Health, HHS
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Research Fellow | 712 | $95,306 |
| Staff Scientist | 200 | $124,338 |
| Clinical Fellow | 55 | $91,726 |
| Research Fellow | 52 | $90,271 |
| Investigator Tenure Track | 34 | $165,557 |
| Staff Clinician | 19 | $155,702 |
Harvard University
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 262 | $82,320 |
| Research Fellow | 230 | $73,119 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 227 | $68,887 |
| Assistant Professor | 137 | $188,405 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 35 | $73,570 |
| Lecturer | 24 | $92,037 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | National Institutes, Petitions | Harvard University, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 477 (388 cert.) | 368 (234 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 359 (286 cert.) | 352 (235 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 238 (164 cert.) | 309 (215 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 35 (21 cert.) | 87 (27 cert.) |